The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) has concluded her investigation into allegations of criminal neglect of duty against a number of officers serving with Police Scotland.

The potential criminality was identified by the Commissioner while conducting a Complaint Handling Review (CHR) into how Police Scotland dealt with complaints relating to the alleged wrongful arrest of a man in April 2015.

The matter was drawn to the attention of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), who then referred it to the PIRC for investigation.

A report on the Commissioner's findings has now been submitted to the COPFS.

The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) has concluded an investigation into the police response prior to the death of Darran Everett, 25, whose body was recovered from a harbour in Musselburgh on Friday 13 October 2017.

The matter had been referred to the PIRC by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) and a report on the Commissioner’s findings has now been submitted to them.

The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner has concluded its investigation into the response from Police Scotland to the missing person investigation for Arnold Mouat following a referral from Police Scotland.

Mr Mouat, 64, was last seen at his home address in Panbrae Road, Bo'ness on the evening of Thursday 6 July 2017. His body was found on Saturday, 5 August 2017 at his home.

The PIRC investigation focused on the initial response from Police Scotland including the search of his home address.

The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) has concluded its investigation into an incident in Annan on 19 March 2017 involving a 27-year-old man where an incapacitant spray - known as Captor PAVA - was discharged by an officer with Police Scotland before the man was arrested.

The incident was referred by Police Scotland for investigation and a report on the Commissioner's findings were submitted to them in April 2018.

The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) is investigating an incident involving a 48-year-old woman within the grounds of Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh, on 31 March 2018 where a baton round was fired by an officer with Police Scotland.

The woman received an injury which did not require hospital treatment and was subsequently arrested by police.

The incident was referred to the PIRC by Police Scotland and a report on the Commissioner’s findings was submitted to the Deputy Chief Constable.

The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner has concluded an investigation into allegations regarding the Chief Constable of Police Scotland which if proved, would amount to gross misconduct.

The matter was referred to the PIRC by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA).

The Commissioner has submitted a report in due course to the SPA containing a summary of the evidence and the investigator's opinion on whether the allegation should be referred to a misconduct hearing.